Updates

AFRICA’S WOMEN ARE CALLING FOR CHANGE

Africa’s women are calling for change. The role of women in leadership is a prominent theme of ABLI 2018. Women have played a major role in hosting and presenting the sessions at the 8th African Biblical Leadership Initiative in Eswatini (formerly ... Read more

VISION FOR ESWATINI

Sport, media and the role of women will be the main focus for the Bible Society of Eswatini over the next three years as it seeks to become a major influence in its country. ‘Our post-ABLI vision is to see the Bible as central to the whole country... Read more

CELEBRATING THE WORD OF GOD IN ESWATINI

A prince of Eswatini has publicly celebrated a forthcoming study Bible in the local language, Siswati. Opening the ABLI Forum, His Royal Highness Prince Masitsela Dlamini said: ‘It was the king’s pleasure in 1997 to officially launch the first tr... Read more

CAN A NATION BE CHANGED?

A prince of Eswatini has affirmed Biblical values as essential to the growth of his nation. He said those values were at the forefront in recent elections – and called on future MPs to lead their nation with integrity. Read more

A NEW BOOK FOR AFRICA

A new book to inspire Biblical leadership across Africa was launched at the opening night of the ABLI Forum. The book, Culture, Scripture and Leadership in Africa, was edited by the Bible Society’s International Advocacy Officer, Dr Mohammed Girm... Read more

ROYAL WELCOME FOR THE WORD OF GOD

The centrality of the Bible in Eswatini society has been celebrated by a royal princess before young people gathered from across Africa. Wearing traditional costume with red feathers, Her Royal Highness Princess Siviwe Dlamini acknowledged the role o... Read more

CALL TO YOUTH – DON'T FLEE AFRICA, CHANGE IT FROM WITHIN

The African Biblical Leadership Initiative Forum (ABLI) got underway with a rousing call to young people to stand firm in Africa and work for change in their continent. British peer Lord Paul Boeteng, addressing the Youth Forum, made an impassioned p... Read more

CHANGING AFRICA BY CHANGING THE CULTURE

Christian leaders from across Africa are gathering in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) to begin a conference they hope will transform their continent. The African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) Forum is getting underway with the theme of “Cultu... Read more

ABLI 2018 – LEADING THE CHARGE AGAINST CORRUPTION

Christians in one of the smallest countries in Africa are leading the charge against corruption in the continent. The 8th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) Forum, is getting underway in a country you might never have heard of – Eswatini. Read more

Delegates and speakers at ABLI 2017 – in pictures

Speakers and delegates alike gave impassioned pleas at ABLI 2017 for Christian leaders to rise up across Africa. Read more